Friday, July 31, 2009

How do you treat a ring worm infection/fungal infection in hamsters ?

hamster is 2 years old. Right now I am treating with a topical antifungal over the counter treatment for athletes foot>
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u cant do that! a hamster is SO MUSH tinier than a human, plus he'll lick it off %26 die! he needs to see a vet for a special treatment. how do u know thats what it is if u havent seen a vet? Ringworm is relatively rare, but can be detected by an ultra violet light. The affected patches glow. but im guessing u didnt do that. please give more info so i can help him!
?? was this a definate diagnoses by a vet? Im not doubting its possible but have never heard of it in hamsters.
I have used the sap of the common milkweed to cure ringworm. It wasn't on a hamster however.
Please go to a vet. You could easily kill your hamster by applying human medication to the ringworm.

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